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Isturits is located in France
Isturits
Isturits
Location in France
Isturits is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Isturits
Isturits
Location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Country France
Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Arrondissement Bayonne
Canton Pays de Bidache, Amikuze et Ostibarre
Intercommunality Pays Basque
Area
1
13.60 km2 (5.25 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
517
 • Density 38.01/km2 (98.46/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
64277 /64240
Elevation 58–345 m (190–1,132 ft)
(avg. 125 m or 410 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Isturits is a small commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This area is in the southwestern part of France. It's known for its beautiful natural setting.

About Isturits

Isturits is a quiet place with a population of about 517 people as of January 2019. It covers an area of 13.60 square kilometers (about 5.25 square miles). The village sits at an average height of 125 meters (about 410 feet) above sea level. However, the land around it varies quite a bit, from 58 meters (190 feet) at its lowest point to 345 meters (1,132 feet) at its highest.

Location in France

Isturits is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This department is in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It's close to the Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural border with Spain. The area is known for its green landscapes and traditional Basque culture.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Isturits has its own local government. This is led by a mayor. The mayor is responsible for managing the daily life of the commune. This includes things like local services, public safety, and community projects. The current mayor of Isturits is Frédéric Camou, who serves from 2020 to 2026.

Isturits is also part of a larger administrative area called an arrondissement. This is the Bayonne arrondissement. It also belongs to a canton called Pays de Bidache, Amikuze et Ostibarre. These larger areas help organize services and administration across different communes.

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